Group 7 Flashcards
1
Q
What is group 7 referred to as
A
The halogens
2
Q
What do the halogens form
A
They form molecules that contain two atoms
3
Q
What happens as you go down the halogens
A
They become less reactive
Higher melting and boiling points
Higher relative atomic masses
4
Q
Why do halogens react in a similar way
A
It’s because hey have seven electrons in their outter shell
5
Q
What kind of compounds of halogens form
A
They form molecular compounds, they do this with non metals to share electrons from Covent bonds To get a full outter shell
6
Q
What happens when halogens react with metals
A
They from ionic bonds